At the Stade Vélodrome on Saturday, 8 November 2025, Marseille host Stade Brestois 29 in a Ligue 1 fixture where the home side look to keep their pressure on league leaders PSG.
Pick: 1–0 Marseille (Home Win)
Marseille’s home consistency and defensive structure under Roberto De Zerbi make them favourites to edge a tight, tactical contest.
Marseille: Strong Response After Setbacks
Roberto De Zerbi’s side have been resilient whenever challenged this season. Following a slight dip in form, they’ve again found balance between control and aggression - particularly at the Vélodrome, where they’ve recorded several dominant wins with clean sheets. Marseille’s pressing and ball recovery are among the best in Ligue 1, and De Zerbi’s positional play allows them to suffocate opponents in possession. With the home crowd behind them, they tend to dictate tempo and push wide through Nuno Tavares and Clauss.
Stade Brestois: Compact but Struggling for Wins
Brest, led by Éric Roy, have been competitive but winless in their recent outings, collecting three wins and two losses in their last five matches overall. They remain well-drilled defensively but often lack the cutting edge up front to convert pressure into goals. Away from home, Brest tend to sit deep, relying on counters through Del Castillo and Camara - yet their record against top-half sides remains modest.
